Girl Scouts help Humane Society

OSSEO - Girl Scout Troops No. 60035 and No. 60263 are teaming up this weekend to help the Greater Hillsdale Humane Society on Tripp Road in Osseo.

The troops will sell hot dogs at the Hillsdale Market House from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25. Hot dogs will be available at a cost of $1. All funds raised will go to the Humane Society.

“The Humane Society is in desperate need of funds and the girls wanted to do a service project that would help the animals,” troop co-leader Wendi Brandon said. “My troops are in first through third grades at Jonesville, Hillsdale and Hillsdale Prep Schools.”

Other co-leaders include Holli Spencer and Brandi Tippner. There are 15 girls in the two troops.

Brandon said when the girls were asked what they wanted to do for a service project, they had a couple of ideas, “but when it comes to helping animals, that was what they all wanted to do the most.”

Upon contacting the Humane Society, it was suggested that raising money would be the most help and the hot dog sale was an option. So, Market House was contacted and this weekend was the last available day before school gets out.

“We will have pictures and information on some of the available animals (at the event),” Brandon said. “Some pets may join us depending on the weather.”

The troops were also planning to visit the shelter Thursday to find out more about what they do for the community and how the money raised will be used.

“Shelter Manager Renee Goshorn will be meeting with us to show us around and answer any questions the girls may have,” Brandon said.